salary$63,360 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$71,070per year
Jobs in the area2,910people work this job
Can a firefighter afford San Antonio?
OK. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 27.7% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in San Antonio, TX?
The median pay for a firefighter in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area is $63,360 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $45,560 and $71,070.
Can a firefighter afford to live in San Antonio?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 27.7% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.